Team Vitality won the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 title with a strong 3-0 win over PARIVISION. Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut also made history by earning his 30th MVP award, setting a new record.
This win keeps Vitality’s dominant streak going in Counter-Strike 2 and adds to ZywOo’s reputation as one of the game’s all-time greats.
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Vitality Defeats PARIVISION in a One-Sided Final
Vitality beat PARIVISION in the best-of-five final with a clean 3-0 sweep. Every player on Vitality stepped up, showing both resilience and depth during the series.
ZywOo made a big impact as usual, but Israeli rifler Shahar “flameZ” Shushan topped the scoreboard in the grand final with an impressive 1.48 rating for the series.
The win was a special milestone for Vitality captain Dan “apEX” Madesclaire, who celebrated his 33rd birthday. It was also the team’s 11th tournament win since Robin “ropz” Kool joined in January 2025.
Vitality dominated on their way to the trophy. They went undefeated in the group stage, beating G2 Esports, The MongolZ, and MOUZ, then knocked out Aurora Gaming and The MongolZ in the playoffs before the grand final.
Map Breakdown: Vitality Controls the Series
The series started on Overpass, where Vitality came back from an early deficit to win 13-10 and take control. On Dust2, they were even more dominant, using strong defense and standout plays to win 13-4.
Inferno was much closer, with PARIVISION forcing overtime. But clutch plays from flameZ, ZywOo, and apEX helped Vitality come back and win 16-13, securing the championship.
ZywOo Reaches Historic 30th MVP Milestone
Along with the team’s win, ZywOo reached a huge personal milestone by earning his 30th career MVP medal. This is a landmark moment in professional Counter-Strike.
The French superstar played a key role all tournament, often leading the stats and delivering big moments that helped Vitality go far in Romania. This award makes his place among Counter-Strike’s most decorated players even stronger.
ZywOo’s ongoing dominance has been central to Vitality’s success in recent years, and the Cluj-Napoca MVP is another highlight in his legendary career.
Vitality Continues Their Dominant Era
With the Cluj-Napoca title secured, Vitality reinforces its position as one of the strongest teams of the current Counter-Strike 2 era. The addition of ropz in 2025 and the team’s consistent performances across international events have helped build a roster capable of sustained success.
As the 2026 season progresses, the combination of team cohesion, star power, and ZywOo’s historic form makes Vitality one of the leading contenders for upcoming trophies.
